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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.02, 1,154.42 and 730.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.02, 1,154.42 and 730.90 is: 1,091.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.02 : 1,154.42 = 730.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.02/1,154.42 = 730.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.02x = 1,154.42 × 730.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.02x = 843,765.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,765.58/773.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.52

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